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Product Liability Laws in Kentucky.

Kentucky product-liability law is governed by the Product Liability Act at KRS §§ 411.310–411.340, which applies strict liability, negligence, and warranty theories against sellers and manufacturers of defective products. Kentucky’s 1-year personal-injury statute of limitations generally applies.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

Product-liability claims in Kentucky sounding in personal injury are generally subject to the state’s 1-year personal-injury limitation period.

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Key Kentucky Statutes

Kentucky Product Liability ActKRS §§ 411.310–411.340

The Product Liability Act sets substantive and procedural rules for product-liability claims in Kentucky.

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